LED Bike Kit, Make a sweet light show!
02 04 09 - 13:15 Transform your bike into a rolling light show.
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Here is a sweet DIY project for anyone who has a bit of programming knowledge. Even if you don't have the knowledge, it might be worth it to learn in order to get a bike with these cool additions.
Spoke POV is an easy-to-make electronic kit toy that turns your bicycle wheel into a customized display! The project includes a free schematic design, open software for uploading and editing stored bitmap images, and a high-quality kit with all the parts necessary to build your own.
Specification & Features
* Can be used with road, mountain or BMX wheels!
* 30 LEDs on each side (22 for BMX) x 256 radial pixels
* Runs on 2-3 AA batteries for 10 hours or more, assuming 3000mAh alkalines and 50% image coverage.
* Can run on rechargable NiMH AA's
* Comes with high-brightness red, yellow, green or blue LEDs
* Automatically shuts off after 3 minutes
* Software runs on any Mac, Windows or Linux computer with Serial, Parallal or USB port
* Design is all through-hole parts, perfect for a first time kit builder.
* With one spoke, total persistence at 15mph. Two spokes, 10mph. Three spokes, 7mph. (Assuming a mountain bike wheel). Looks cool even if not completely persistant.
* Great for safe riding at night, provides excellent side visibility.
* Playa-tested!
Click here for website!
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